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AMENDMENT I TO THE
BOZEMAN URBAN TRANSPORT A TION PLAN UPDATE-
FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN AND GALLATIN COUNTY
The City of Bozeman and Gallatin County (hereinafter "LOCAL AUTHORITIES") and the
Montana Department of Transportation (hereinafter "DEPARTMENT") do hereby agree and
acknowledge that the Bozeman Urban Transportation Plan Update Funding Agreement entered
into September 20, 2006, is amended as follows:
Section 2, Time of Performance - The tenn ofthis agreement is extended to September 30,
2008 unless tenninated before this date as provided in Section 10 of the initial agreement.
This change is necessary to accommodate the consultant's schedule.
Section 3, Compensation - The project will be funded by the LOCAL AUTHORITIES and
the DEPARTMENT based on the following financial allocations.
City Funds (25 %)
County Funds (25 %)
MDT Funds (50 %)
Other City Funds (100 % Local)
Total
$40,000
$40,000
$80,000
$65,670
$225,670
Paragraph 3, second sentence change to read". . . for its proportionate share, up to a maximum
of$80,000, of the total costs of the transportation study excluding the costs of the bicycle and
pedestrian element conducted by the sub consultant Alta Planning + Design.
The agreement between the LOCAL AUTHORITIES and DEPARTMENT executed on
September 20, 2006, and as amended herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties
and no statements, promises or inducements made by either party, or agents of either party,
which are not contained in written agreement, shall be binding or valid.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this agreement have hereunto signed their names.
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Funding Agreement
Bozeman Urban Transportation Plan Update
This Agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Bozeman and Gallatin
County (LOCAL AUTHORITIES), and the Montana Department of Transportation (DEPARTMENT).
The parties to this Agreement acknowledge the following:
1. Purpose of Agreement
This agreement documents funding responsibilities for the update of the Bozeman Urban
Transportation Plan for the area shown in Exhibit A. The scope of the update is described
in Exhibit B.
2. Time of Performance
The term of this agreement will be from the signing of this agreement until December
31, 2007, unless terminated before that date as provided in Section 10 below.
3. Comoensation
The project will be funded by the LOCAL AUTHORITIES and DEPARTMENT based onthe
following financial allocations.
City Funds
County Funds
MDT Funds
(25%)
(25%)
(50%)
$40,000
$40,000
$80,000
Total $160,000
The LOCAL AUTHORITIES will not reduce its share of the project cost unless there is a
proportional cost reduction to the DEPARTMENT. The total payment to the LOCAL
AUTHORITIES to complete the plan update shall not exceed the MDT funding reflected
above. Any increase in project costs must be agreed to beforehand in writing and must
be borne proportionately.
The LOCAL AUTHORITIES will submit invoices and supporting documentatiol;l
substantiating the amount requested for payment along with a letter approving payment
to Lynn Zanto, Statewide & Urban Planning Section Supervisor, Transportation Planning
Division, Montana Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, Bozeman, MT
59620. DEPARTMENT funds will be used to reimburse the LOCAL AUTHORITIES for its
proportionate share of the total costs attributable to the transportation study. The
DEPARTMENT has the authority to review and approve payment of the invoices submitted
by the LOCAL AUTHORITIES. Reimbursement will not be made for any costs not clearly
and accurately supported and not submitted within sixty days of the date originally
occurred.
The DEPARTMENT reserves the right to withhold 10% of its proportionate share of the
total project cost until all supported claims filed with the DEPARTMENT have been settled.
4. Liaison
The liaison person for the DEPARTMENT is Alan Vander Wey, Statewide & Urban Planning
Section Planner, Transportation Planning Division. The liaison person for the LOCAL
AUTHORITIES is Chris Saunders A.1.c.p, City of Bozeman, Department of Planning and
Community Development. All reports, partial and final payment requests, and
coordination of activities will be submitted to the Transportation Planning Division for
acceptance by the DEPARTMENT.
5. Department~Local Coordination
The local authorities will secure and administer consultant services for development of
this study. Draft products including the request for proposal, consultant's proposed
scope of work and cost, technical reports, and draft reports will be provided to the
Department for review and comment prior to finalizing any such products. "
6. Ownership of Documents
All notes, calculations, computer runs, specifications, reports, special studies, and other
data prepared or collected under this agreement will become the property of the LO~Al-
AUTHORITIES upon completion of the study. The LOCAL AUTHORITIES will provide a copy
of the completed study to the DEPARTMENT upon completion of the study.
7. Access to Records
It is expressly understood that the LOCAL AUTHORITIES are required to maintain
reasonable records of their performance and further to allow access to these records by
the Department and the Montana Legislative Auditor and Legislative Fiscal Analyst when
required by law.
8. LOCAL AUTHORITIES will require any subcontractor performing work under this
agreement to provide proof of the following insurance coverage prior to the date upon
which work is to begin. The proof of insurance or exemption must be valid for the entire
agreement period.
a. Comprehensive general liability insurance, including vehicle liability insurance,
with limits acceptable to the LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
b. Workers Compensation Insurance coverage valid in the State of Montana or proof
of exemption thereof.
9. Nondiscrimination
The LOCAL AUTHORITIES will require during the performance of any work arising out of
this agreement, that the agreement, for itself, its assignees and successors shall comply
with all nondiscrimination regulations shown in Exhibit "C".
10. Termination
This agreement may be terminated for convenience by either party by that party mailing
or faxing a written notice of termination to the other's liaison person. The DEPARTMENT
may also terminate this agreement for default. If termination occurs due to default, the
notice shall state the manner of the default, and offer the LOCAL AUTHORITIES an
opportunity to explain the non-performance. If the DEPARTMENT finds that the LOCAL
AUTHORITIES has a reasonable excuse for non-performance, which is beyond the control
of the LOCAL AUTHORITIES, the DEPARTMENT may set up a new work schedule to allow
the completion of the agreed upon work.
In any termination, the DEPARTMENT will make its contractual payments proportionate to
the work performed at the time of termination and the LOCAL AUTHORITIES shall account
for any property in its possession paid for with funds received from the DEPARTMENT or
supplied to it by the DEPARTMENT.
1 1 . Litiqation
Controversy arising from this agreement may result in litigation. Arbitration, unless
agreed to in writing and pursuant to law, is not available.
1 2. Venue
In the event of litigation concerning this agreement, venue shall be in the District Court
of the First Judicial District of the State of Montana in and for the County of Lewis and
Clark. This agreement shall be interpreted according to Montana law.
1 3 Aqreement Modification
Any change in this agreement will be by written agreement of the parties.
1 4 Notice
All notices arising out of, or from, the provisions of this agreement shall be in writing
and given to the parties at the address of the party above, either by regular mail or
delivery in person.
1 5 Severability and Integration
If any single part, or parts, of this agreement are determined to be void, the remaining
parts will remain valid and operative. This agreement, as written, expresses the total,
final and only agreement of the parties relevant to its subject matter. No provision,
expressed or implied, arising from any prior oral or written request, bid, inquiry.
negotiation, contract, or any other form of communication shall be a provision of this
agreement unless specifically proVided within the written terms herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed.
CITY OF BOZEMAN
By: ~~~~__________________________
GALLATIN COUNTY
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Date :_________~_________, 2006
Date :______~~~~~~__~____. 2006
STATE OF MONTANA ~ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
By: _________________________________
Transportation Planning Division
Approved for Legal Content:
By: _________________________________
MDT Legal Services
Approved for Civil Rights Content:
By: ~________________________________
MDT Civil Rights
Date :___________________. 2006
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Attachment "B"
SCOPE OF WORK
A. STUDY AREA BOUNDARY REVIEW
The consultant shall review the attached proposed study area boundary, and submit any resulting
. proposed area changes to the Local Officials for approval. This review shall take into
consideration changes in land use which are anticipated, the area of jurisdiction of local
government entities, the areas included in other recent studies prepared for the Local Officials,
and any other factors which may have a material effect on the transportation study effort.
B. DATA ACQUISITION
The consultant will identity the information and data needed to accomplish all facets of the study
effort, will search out and evaluate the information and data that is already available for use, and
will be responsible for collecting or developing any additional information required to
accomplish the transportation study tasks and objectives. Any existing data utilized will be
adequately referenced in study documents to allow users and reviewers of the study to identify
and obtain the referenced material. Any new data and information collected or developed by the
consultant shall be appended to the study report and shall become the property of the Local
Officials.
Information known to be available which the consultant should review and utilize as appropriate
includes:
· Existing and under development data documents locally (studies, accident data, land use
information, sign inventory, number of parking spaces/facilities and overall utilization)
· Existing data and inventory counts from the Local Officials and MDT (traffic count data,
accident data, signal warrant analysis, turning movements, aerial photos, major street
classifications and function)
· U.S. Census data
· Local Officials' records (Building and septic permit information, utility records, road
network, etc.)
· Socio-economic data and projections compiled by State Department of Commerce and/or
University System units and Local Officials.
C. TRAVEL DEMAND MODELING
In support of the transportation plan, a travel demand model will be developed to simulate
existing travel patterns, forecast future traffic volumes, and allow for analysis of alternative
transportation improvements. Travel demand modeling will be performed by the Montana
Department of Transportation (MDT), Statewide and Urban Planning Section. Throughout the
modeling process, MDT will cooperate with the consultant to ensure their understanding of the
data inputs and assumptions that go into the model. The model will include all of Gallatin
County north of Yellowstone National Park. This modeling area is larger than the proposed
study area.
(1) Base Model
MDT will develop a travel demand base model utilizing the most recent data available. The base
model will be developed using TransCAD modeling software. MDT will research and assemble
all necessary social, economic, and geographic information for the development of the base year
model. The model will consist of a representative road network and traffic analysis zones. The
road network will be attributed with characteristics such as: speed, capacity, travel time, and
functional classification. The traffic analysis zones will represent areas of similar land use and
will contain housing and employment data. The model will be calibrated (adjusted) to base year
traffic counts from local and state sources. The base model and data used in its development will
be available for consultant review. The consultant will have the opportunity to review, comment
on and accept the base model.
(2) Future Year Housing and Employment
MDT will research historic and projected land use patterns in the study area to identify growth
rates for housing and employment. This research will be documented and provided to the
consultant. The consultant, in consultation with MDT and local planners, will determine final
growth rates and develop future year housing and employment totals. Also, the consultant, in
consultation with Local Officials, will develop any alternative land use scenarios
(locations/growth rates) that are considered appropriate for use in future year modeling.
(3) Land Use Allocation
The consultant will coordinate allocation of the future year housing and employment throughout
the study area, utilizing local officials and professionals knowledgeable on community
development, for each alternative land use scenario. The product of the land use allocation
exercise will be a map of future year housing and employment locations that will be provided to
MDT. MDT will translate the distribution map information into the traffic analysis zones in the
model. MDT and the local government will also develop a list of committed projects for the
study area, which will be incorporated into the model road network. Future year model runs will
be completed using the future year housing and employment distributions and a road network
containing the existing plus committed road network (E+C). The results of the future year model
runs will be provided to the consultant for analysis.
(4) Modeling Alternatives
Once the consultant has analyzed future year model runs they will develop a list of alternative
improvements to be modeled by MDT. Modeling alternative scenarios will be completed using
future year housing and employment data, the E+C road network and any alternative land use
scenarios. The consultant will be responsible for developing the variables that describe the
project alternatives to be analyzed. These include:
· Route identification/name
. Begin/end points
. Speed
. Number oflanes
. Access points
. Direction of flow
. Turn prohibitions
The results of alternatives modeling will be provided to the consultant for review and analysis.
(5) Formats/Timelines
An initial model scoping meeting will be held once the consultant contract has been awarded.
The format for presentation of all model results and data will be negotiated with the consultant at
the scoping meeting. Also, MDT and the consultant will decide on realistic timeframes for the
completion of the tasks outlined above at that time. Any other incidental details can be included
for discussion at the meeting.
(6) Technical Memorandum
A final report documenting traffic model development will be prepared by MDT and provided to
the consultant.
D. REQUIRED ANALYSES
The consultant shall develop long and short- range goals and plans for the transportation system
within the Local Officials' planning area. The analyses performed by the consultant will
explicitly consider the following issues in developing alternatives and recommendations for
consideration by the Local Officials:
.:. The transportation implications of the local growth policies and other current or ongoing
public or private development plans.
.:. Projected transportation demand for ten and twenty year planning horizons based on model
scenarios driven by land use and socio-economic projections for those years.
.:. Potential facilities and services for alternative modes of transportation including bicycles,
pedestrian, and mass transit.
);> This includes number of miles and interconnectedness including existing and currently
proposed trails, bike lanes, bike routes, trails, sidewalks, and shared-use paths. Analysis
is to be provided by a qualified professional with specialization in bicycle and pedestrian
transportation.
.:. Capacity analysis for intersections and corridors in relation to existing and projected demand.
This will include identifying estimated volumes at which failure is expected to occur.
.:. Existing unmet needs for the maintenance and preservation of the existing transportation
system.
.:. Problems and opportunities associated with special traffic demand generators such as:
schools, medical centers, shopping centers, high traffic businesses, landfills, transfer stations,
public buildings, airports, etc.
.:. Accident analysis for high accident locations.
.:. Review options for downtown parking.
.:. Travel time analysis for peak and off-peak times.
.:. Truck traffic analysis and potential truck route identification.
.:. Address access management, approach ordinance and permitting issues.
.:. Opportunities for utilizing access management to protect or enhance the capacity of arterial
and collector routes.
.:. Potential transportation system management (TSM) improvements such as signal
synchronization, new signals, turning bays, one-way street designation, etc., and updating of
traffic calming practices.
.:. Identify existing and potential programs for funding transportation system maintenance and
improvement. For each program specify at least the source of funding, criteria utilized in
distributing funds, anticipated funding available over time, matching requirements, and
restrictions on the use of program funds.
E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This project will entail public involvement and public meeting work. The consultant shall
include a public participation program in his/her response to this RFP to maximize public
awareness and involvement in the transportation planning process. In order to gather significant
input on local concerns, the consultant shall conduct a meeting or meetings in the community to
deal with transportation related concerns in the effected neighborhood. The proposed program
shall be approved by the Local Officials during negotiation of the final contract. Consultant's
program proposal should include at least the following elements:
. Mechanisms for informing/educating the public about the transportation study process (and
the significant issues under consideration) which will motivate participation and encourage
meaningful response.
. Mechanisms for public participation to be used in gathering response to the consultant's
recommendations and alternatives. Plans for informing and gathering input from local
government boards and commissions are to be specifically identified, and shall include a
website.
. Mechanisms for presenting the proposed action and alternatives at the public hearings on the
draft final study.
. Mechanisms for documenting participation, recording input, analyzing, and summarizing the
responses received during all phases of the process.
. An indication, and/or examples, of the materials (media releases, handouts, presentation
displays, graphics) that the consultant will use in public communication.
F. PLANNING OUTPUTS
Attachment 4'C"
NOTICE TO CONSULTANT
During the performance of this Agreement, the parties, for themselves,
assignees and successors in interest, agrees as follows:
A) COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 FOR FEDERAL-AID
CONTRACTS
(1) Compliance with Requlations: The Consultant shall comply with all
Regulations relative to nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted
programs of the Department of Transportation, 49 Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 21, as they may be amended (hereafter referred to
as the Regulations), which are incorporated by reference and made
part of this Agreement, even though only State funding is here
involved.
(2) Nondiscrimination: The Consultant, with regard to the work performed
by it during the Agreement, shall not discriminate on the grounds of
sex, race, color or national origin in the selection and retention
of subcontractors, including procurement of materials and leases of
equipment. The Consultant shall not participate either directly or
indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by 49 CFR ~21.5.
(3) Solicitations for Subcontracts, Includinq Procurements of Materials
and Equipment: In all solicitations, whether by competitive bidding
or negotiation by the Consultant for work to be performed under a
subcontract, including procurements of materials or leases of
equipment, any potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified
by the Consultant of the Consultant's obligations under this
Agreement and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination.
(4) Information and Reports: The Consultant will provide all reports and
information required by the Regulations, or directives issued
pursuant thereto, and permit access to its books, records, accounts,
other sources of information and its facilities as may be determined
by the Department or the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to be
pertinent to ascertain compliance with Regulations or directives.
Where any information required of the Consultant is in the exclusive
possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this
information, the Consultant shall so certify to the Department of
the FHWA as requested, setting forth what efforts it has made to
obtain the information.
(5) Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of the Consultant's
noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this
Agreement, the Department may impose sanctions as it or the FHWA
determines appropriate, including, but not limited to;
(a) withholding payments to the Consultant under the Agreement
until the Consultant complies, and/or
(b) cancellation, termination or suspension of the Agreement, in
whole or in part.
(6) Incorporation of Provisions: The Consultant will include the
provisions of paragraphs (1) through (6) in every subcontract,
including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless
exempt by the Regulations or directives issued pursuant thereto.
The Consultant will take such action with respect to any subcontract
or procurement as the Department or the FHWA may direct to enforce
such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided;
however, that in the event the Consultant is sued or is threatened
with litigation by a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such
direction, the Consultant may request the Department to enter into
the litigation to protect the interests of the State, and, in
addition, the Consultant or the State may request the United States
to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United
States.
B) COMPLIANCE WITH THE MONTANA GOVERNMENTAL CODE OF FAIR PRACTICES, 49-2-207,
MCA
In accordance with 49-3-207, MCA, the Consultant agrees that for this
Agreement all hiring will be made on the basis of merit and qualifications
and that there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, color,
religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, physical or
mental disability, or national origin by the persons performing the
Agreement.
C) COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
(1) The Consultant will comply with all regulations relative to
implementation of the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA).
(2) The Consultant will incorporate or communicate the intent of the
following statement in all publications, announcements, video
recordings, course offerings or other program outputs:
"The Consultant will provide reasonable accommodations for any known
disability that may interfere with a person participating in any
service, program or activity offered by the Consultant. In the case
of documents, recordings, or verbal presentations, alternative
accessible formats will be provided. For further information call the
Consultant."
(3) All video recordings produced and/or created under this Agreement will
be closed-captioned.
D) COMPLIANCE WITH PARTICIPATION BY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, 49 CFR S26
Each Agreement the Department signs with a Consultant (and each subcontract
the prime consultant signs with a subcontractor) must include the following
assurance:
"The Consultant, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this
contract. The Consultant shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR
part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by
the Consultant to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this
contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other
remedy, as the recipient deems appropriate.